Build Instructions
Suggested Items to Complete this Model
Many of the suggested items listed below are available at your local hobby shop. For your convenience,
Stevens AeroModel stocks all the power system components and most of the building supplies required
to complete this kit. If you have difficulties sourcing any of these items locally, please visit our website,
stevensaero.com
to purchase the items necessary to complete your model.
Required Electronics
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RC transmitter with at least 3 channels
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Receiver/ESC/Servo brick (PKZ3352)
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Motor/Gearbox (PKZ3624)
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Propeller, 130mm x 70mm (EFL9051)
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LiPo battery, 130 - 160 mAh 3.7V
Covering Film Requirements
While any high-quality covering film may be used to finish this model, superior results will be achieved by
using genuine AeroLITE brand covering film, available exclusively from Stevens AeroModel. The lower
working temperature and light weight of AeroLITE are especially desirable for this type of model.
AeroLITE is one-third the weight of typical model covering films, and will present a significant weight
savings when applied to this model.
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1 - PatchPak
TM
Bright Red AeroLITE
Sealing Bare Wood
While not required, it is suggested that a high-quality clear lacquer be used to protect and seal any
unfinished wood. One single light coat of clear lacquer should be sufficient to protect the model from
moisture, without adding significantly to the model’s final flying weight.
Many parts of this model may be colored using a lacquer-based spray paint. Listed below are some of
the products we have used on our models. Please feel free to use whatever products you prefer.
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DEFT clear lacquer-based sealant (available at most hardware stores)
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Design Master Color Tool, lacquer-based spray paint (available at most arts and crafts stores)
PuddleBug
TM
UM
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Required Building Supplies and Tools
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CA glue, medium, 1/4 oz (PAAPT04)
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CA glue, thin, 1/4 oz (PAAPT10)
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CA glue applicator tips (PAAPT21)
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CA glue accelerator (PAAPT15)
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Hobby knife with supply of #11 blades
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Sanding block with 120 and 240 grit paper
Building Supplies and Tools
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Covering iron and heat gun
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Needle nose pliers, small
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Clear tape, 1/2 in. (DUB916)
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Velcro for mounting battery (PKZ1039)
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Masking tape (low-tack blue painters’ tape)
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AeroLITE
TM
covering film
Optional Building Supplies and Tools
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Balsa filler (HCAR3401)
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Modeling clay (ballast)
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CA glue de-bonder (PAAPT16)
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Required Building Supplies
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Clear lacquer-based sealant (DEFT)
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Lacquer-based spray paint (Design
Master
®
)
